Feeding tube (PEG) placement Cost by Hospital

Feeding tube (PEG) placement is an endoscopic (scope) procedure. Prices are from 1767 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$2,182median cash price · 1767 hospitals, 52 statestypically $504–$5,672 depending on the hospital
≈ 12.2× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$3,994
Cash / self-pay
$2,182
Insurer-negotiated
$2,058
Medicare pays
$178
$504$5,672
Median cash $2,182  ·  Medicare $178  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $2,182 — about 12.2× the Medicare rate ($178). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($357).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $3,994 list price could save about $1,812 (45%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Ochsner LSU Health Monroe Monroe, LA $329 $1,638 ★ 3/5 155 min 15.2%
Grant Memorial Hospital Petersburg, WV $330 — ★ 3/5 105 min 15.4%
Citizens Medical Center Columbia, LA $331 $468 ★ 3/5 123 min 15.6%
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $333 $273 ★ 2/5 199 min 15.6%
Pampa Regional Medical Center Pampa, TX $335 $1,099 — 104 min —
San Juan Hospital Monticello, UT $341 $438 — 122 min 14.9%
Henry County Hospital, Inc Napoleon, OH $352 $469 ★ 2/5 105 min 15.1%
Hospital General De Castaner Castaner, PR $362 $211 — — —
Copley Hospital Morrisville, VT $363 $199 ★ 2/5 136 min 14.9%
Northwest Florida Community Hospital Chipley, FL $365 $169 ★ 2/5 — 14.3%
Jackson County Regional Health Center Maquoketa, IA $371 $321 — 80 min 15.1%
Ashtabula County Medical Center Ashtabula, OH $379 $308 ★ 3/5 191 min 16.8%
Memorial Hospital of Carbon County Rawlins, WY $381 $457 — 103 min 14.9%
CHI St Alexius Health Williston Williston, ND $382 $540 ★ 3/5 157 min 15.6%
Coosa Valley Medical Center Sylacauga, AL $383 $1,680 ★ 3/5 122 min 15.1%
Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood Kingwood, TX $390 $2,591 — — 14.8%
Memorial Healthcare Owosso, MI $390 $2,032 ★ 3/5 189 min 14.9%
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Bennington, VT $396 — ★ 3/5 196 min 15.8%
West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA $398 $1,527 ★ 3/5 154 min 15.0%
Gritman Medical Center Moscow, ID $399 $176 ★ 3/5 128 min 15.1%
Carroll County Memorial Hospital Carrollton, MO $409 — — 104 min 14.9%
Greater Baltimore Medical Center Baltimore, MD $410 $210 ★ 5/5 231 min 13.5%
Hospital Pavia Caguas Caguas, PR $413 $344 — — 17.1%
CHI St Alexius Health Dickinson Dickinson, ND $415 $521 ★ 2/5 185 min 13.6%
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Humboldt, IA $422 $450 — 96 min 14.8%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Feeding tube (PEG) placement

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $2,182; Medicare pays $178.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicare 394
$91
$15 – $1,928
Medicaid 242
$97
$11 – $504
Tricare / VA 281
$195
$68 – $2,413
MVP Health Care 65
$205
$168 – $3,824
Highmark 102
$231
$25 – $3,352
Univera 15
$236
$161 – $240
Independent Health 32
$283
$196 – $985
Blue Cross Blue Shield 981
$426
$35 – $4,439
UCare 51
$496
$134 – $2,283
Anthem 431
$504
$63 – $5,512
Amerigroup 139
$593
$242 – $2,024
AmeriHealth 156
$605
$166 – $4,443
Molina Healthcare 471
$621
$85 – $2,702
Priority Health 45
$637
$127 – $3,204
HealthPartners 152
$794
$97 – $2,740
Harvard Pilgrim 38
$862
$221 – $3,264
Centene / Ambetter 619
$929
$70 – $2,820
Sanford Health Plan 48
$932
$143 – $2,616
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 97
$1,041
$560 – $3,235
Health Net 203
$1,178
$68 – $4,598
Bright Health 44
$1,184
$870 – $3,105
Geisinger 52
$1,242
$318 – $4,223
Kaiser Permanente 184
$1,243
$68 – $4,979
Medica 114
$1,341
$192 – $2,816
Security Health Plan 41
$1,627
$178 – $3,438
Humana 780
$1,784
$92 – $3,785
Devoted Health 129
$1,836
$513 – $2,118
UPMC Health Plan 74
$1,855
$340 – $4,855
UnitedHealthcare 1129
$1,869
$178 – $5,061
Coventry 83
$1,902
$211 – $3,548
SelectHealth 39
$1,906
$408 – $5,307
Aetna 1046
$2,005
$189 – $4,955
MultiPlan / PHCS network 529
$2,200
$128 – $5,168
Healthcare Highways 40
$2,434
$2,129 – $3,160
Cigna 855
$2,829
$339 – $8,484
AvMed 50
$3,435
$173 – $9,160
Oscar Health 174
$3,549
$503 – $4,723
EmblemHealth 49
$5,002
$566 – $15,139

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Puerto Rico$316
Vermont$416
Maryland$426
Iowa$502
Louisiana$1,020
Tennessee$1,055

Prices by city

Chicago, ILHouston, TXPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXCincinnati, OHDallas, TXFort Worth, TXNew York, NYBrooklyn, NYBronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHLos Angeles, CANashville, TNPittsburgh, PAPlano, TXSacramento, CAArlington, TXLittle Rock, ARSaint Louis, MOSan Diego, CASan Francisco, CAAlbuquerque, NMAurora, CO

Prices by state

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Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Moustafa Alamy, M.D.GastroenterologyParamount, CA451
Ashokkumar Amin, MDInternal MedicineAnaheim, CA148
Chia Chi Lai, M.D.GastroenterologyMonterey Park, CA111
Long Dang, M.D.GastroenterologyWestminster, CA107
Robert Moghimi, M.D.GastroenterologySimi Valley, CA106
Mehrdad Saliminejad, M.D.GastroenterologyLong Beach, CA98
Mehrdad Vosoghi, M.D.GastroenterologyLos Angeles, CA92
Mordo Suchov, MDGastroenterologyMonterey Park, CA89
Jack Husney, M.D.Internal MedicineBrooklyn, NY83
Javad Khalilzadeh, MDInternal MedicineWashington, DC77
Mitanshu Shah, M.D.GastroenterologyFlushing, NY77
Piyush Jogani, MDGastroenterologyNorthridge, CA76

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Does Medicare cover Feeding tube (PEG) placement?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Feeding tube (PEG) placement. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $178. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $36 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1767 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $2,182, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $3,994, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $2,058, a Medicare rate of about $178. Most cash prices fall between $504 and $5,672 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Feeding tube (PEG) placement cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1767 US hospitals is $2,182. Most hospitals fall between $504 and $5,672. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Feeding tube (PEG) placement?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $178). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Feeding tube (PEG) placement?
Medicare pays about $178. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Feeding tube (PEG) placement prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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